Renee Rouse
Management
Chicago,IL
Summary
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | PROGRAM MANAGER with over 15 years of progressive experience providing program and project management and strategic planning to various organizations. Expertise in strategic and tactical planning, budgeting and financial analysis and resource analysis / optimization. Solid record of performance managing analytical studies, key initiatives, and high-profile performance improvement projects. Technical expert and analyst on complex program issues. Very strong critical thinking, problem solving, research and liaison skills. Recognized for outstanding communication skills, flexibility, keen political savvy, sense of humor, and leadership abilities.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief, Voluntary Services (Federal Job)
U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Hines , Illinois
2018.05 - Current
- Plan and lead all philanthropic activities and programs
- Responsible for the proactive and agile utilization, to include the commitment and distribution of community resources in support of organizational goals, objective and strategic priorities.
- Collaborate with Department-level organizations,.to include support national initiatives that involve community partnerships designed for execution at local facilities or in support of large scale national programs, providing evaluation and recommendation to further program impact and long-term success.
- Conducts and analyzes comprehensive needs assessments for optimal alignment of the program in support of the organization's mission and goals.
- Human capital manager, exercising final authority for the full range of personnel actions and organization design proposals recommended for the integration of this category of without compensation (WOC) employees.
- Provide oversight of all of the organization's funds and in-kind development activities
- Conducts and analyzes routine needs assessments
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the philanthropic development activities.
- Monitors all donated monetary funds at the healthcare system level within the station's General Post Fund Accounts.
- Responsible for the full scope of fiscal management and accountability for the office, including the preparation of an annual operating budget.
- Establish performance measures for all aspects of the Voluntary Services program.
- Project and event management of varied sizes and scope.
- Provide technical and administrative supervision to subordinates.
- Develops short and long-term strategic and operational planning.
- Serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership for the utilization of community resources in support of operational goals, assesses risks, anticipates outcomes, and alternative strategies.
- Functions as primary external communications liaison to community partners.
- Conducts thorough and exhaustive research on potential community partners to determine suitability for development of non-monetary partnership agreements.
Director of Mobile Outreach
Catholic Charities Of Chicago
Chicago , Illinois
2012.09 - 2018.05
- Direct a cross-functional staff of 50, and 8 direct reports, including human resource and recruitment functions.
- Managed day-to-day operations of program and effectively supervised staff to achieve specified outcomes.
- Utilized evidence based practices models such as ACT (Assertive Community Treatment), Trauma Informed Models, and Motivational Interviewing.
- Provided supervision, developed and delivered job readiness skills to staff.
- Served as the lead contact, interface with Department of Family and Support Services, 311, staff, and local partnering agencies.
- Prepared unusual incident reports and/or program violations as warranted.
- Performed data entry and/or report writing of daily and monthly demographics and program statistics.
- Coordinated program data collection and analysis to generate comprehensive presentations and reports on progress and performance.
- Ensured outreach teams responded to the request throughout the Chicagoland area and matched the resident with an available shelter bed and/or linkage to a wraparound service.
- Provided 24/7 report to non, life-threatening requests for assistance to primarily low-income residents, typically either a single person or a single parent who has a higher likelihood of being homeless or unemployed.
- Ensured quick connection to wraparound services for behavioral health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and more.
- Services rendered included shelter placement and transportation; well-being checks; delivery of emergency food provisions; assistance for victims of fire and other disasters; homeless outreach and engagement services, transportation in extreme weather, transportation for mass care operations, and coordination of the homeless shelter bed management system for Chicago.
Lieutenant Colonel, Senior Observer Trainer
U.S. Army Reserves (Mobilized)
Arlington Heights , Illinois
2010.01 - 2011.12
- Trained and prepared transportation and logistical brigades of five states in the Midwest Area.
- Provided mobilization assistance to 80 plus Army Reserve and National Guard units.
- Trained and provided logistical readiness support to unit leaders.
- Planned, coordinated all training conducted and ensured validation
Lieutenant Colonel, Public Affairs Officer
U.S. Army Reserves (Deployed
Joint Base Balad , Iraq
2008.08 - 2010.12
- In charge of Brigade's Public Affairs Program.
- Ensured that public affairs products supported the Brigade Message Lines of Operations.
- Provided hometown interface and Iraqi populous support.
- Provided oversight, direction and guidance to three battalion unit public affairs representatives.
- Established the initial Brigade Iraqi Security Forces Section.
- Oversaw Logistical Training Advisory Team Operations (Additional Duty).
Lieutenant Colonel, Unit Mobilization Assistor
U.S. Army Reserves (Mobilized)
Ft McCoy , Wisconsin
2005.05 - 2007.06
- Lead Unit Mobilization Assistor Team of 5 Officers and 4 Senior NCOs.
- Provide mobilization assistance and prepared 90 Army Reserve and National Guard units for overseas assignments.
- Trained units and unit leaders in logistical readiness
- Planned, coordinated, and certified all training .
U.S. Pretrial Services Officer
U.S. District Court (Federal Job)
Chicago , IL
1991.05 - 2003.03
- Conducted investigations on criminal and social background on alleged federal offenders.
- Participated in field/home visits under potentially dangerous conditions.
- Collected, verified, and analyzed background information.
- Prepared written and oral reports for U.S. Magistrate Judges, Judges, Attorney and Law Enforcement Officials.
- Supervised defendants upon release (maintained caseload, made agency referrals)
- Served on interoffice administrative committees
- Office gang crime specialist and special needs offender representative.
- Assistant Training Coordinator
Assistant Pretrial Services Officer
U.S. District Court
Chicago , IL
1991.01 - 1991.05
- Assisted Pretrial Service Officers with their investigations
- Provided information to the Court on pretrial release, detention, release conditions, supervisor, pretrial diversion and public safety.
- Ran periodic records check on Officers' case load
U.S. Pretrial Services Chief Clerk
U.S. District Court
Chicago , Illinois
1990.01 - 1991.05
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Responsible for the overall function of the office (procurement, training, insurance, health benefits, statistics and clerical evaluations)
- Created reports and developed improvements and enhancements to automate records and file systems.
- Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
- Answered directly to the Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer.
- Delegated all work task and supervised a staff of six clerks.
- Ensured, verified completeness and accuracy, of correspondence submitted by office staff.
Sr. U.S. Pretrial Services Statistical Clerk
U.S. District Courts
Chicago , Illinois
1977.01 - 1990.01
- Clerical duties (typing, filing, and receptionist duties)
- Complied, verified, statistical data and submitted monthly reports to Administrative Office
- Trained new clerical staff, branch, and other district clerks
- Supervised summer interns
Education
Ph.D. - Counseling And Higher Adult Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL 2002.09 - 2019.05
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Illinois, Jane Addams College of Soc
Chicago, Illinois 1990.09 - 1993.05
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services And Psychology
National College of Education
Evanston, IL 1986.09 - 1989.06
Skills
Change Management; Program Management and Analysis; Project Lifecycle Management; Team and Staff Leadership / Training; Congressional Operations; Constituency Relations; Strategic Planning and Operations; Legislative Affairs; Interpersonal Skills / Building Coalitions; District, State and Local Government Liaison; Stakeholder Engagement; Logistics Management; Change Management; Strategic Planning; Corporate / Organizational Responsibility; Human Resources Management; Contract Analysis; Critical Thinking; Budget and Financial Management; Statistical Analysis; Public Speaking; Compliance Monitoring; Quality Assurance Audits; Fundraising; Operational Readiness Support; Workforce Analysis and Planning; Process Improvement and Simplification; Cost Analysis; Quantitative / Qualitative Analysis; Risk and Feasibility Assessment; Technical, Regulatory and Best Practices Research; Policy Analysis; and Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); and expert ability to conduct credible, Internet-based research.
undefinedAdditional Information
· Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine Certification, North Central University
· Logistical Management Course, U.S. Army
· Associate of Logistical Executive Development Course, U.S. Army
· Project Management Fundamentals Course, Black Diamond Charities
· Yellow Belt, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Job Related Training
· Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine Certification, North Central University
· Logistical Management Course, U.S. Army
· Associate of Logistical Executive Development Course, U.S. Army
· Project Management Fundamentals Course, Black Diamond Charities
· Yellow Belt, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Timeline
Chief, Voluntary Services (Federal Job)
U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
2018.05 - Current
Director of Mobile Outreach
Catholic Charities Of Chicago
2012.09 - 2018.05
Lieutenant Colonel, Senior Observer Trainer
U.S. Army Reserves (Mobilized)
2010.01 - 2011.12
Lieutenant Colonel, Public Affairs Officer
U.S. Army Reserves (Deployed
2008.08 - 2010.12
Lieutenant Colonel, Unit Mobilization Assistor
U.S. Army Reserves (Mobilized)
2005.05 - 2007.06
Ph.D. - Counseling And Higher Adult Education
Northern Illinois University
2002.09 - 2019.05
U.S. Pretrial Services Officer
U.S. District Court (Federal Job)
1991.05 - 2003.03
Assistant Pretrial Services Officer
U.S. District Court
1991.01 - 1991.05
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Illinois, Jane Addams College of Soc
1990.09 - 1993.05
U.S. Pretrial Services Chief Clerk
U.S. District Court
1990.01 - 1991.05
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services And Psychology
National College of Education
1986.09 - 1989.06
Sr. U.S. Pretrial Services Statistical Clerk
U.S. District Courts
1977.01 - 1990.01
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